AMSA Connect phone services may have longer wait times on Monday 1 June 2026 while we operate with reduced staffing due to the Reconciliation Day Public Holiday in Canberra. Our search and rescue team will continue to operate during this time.
Plastic Free July encourages millions worldwide to reduce plastic consumption and find sustainable alternatives. As the national maritime regulator, we commit to reducing ocean plastics that harm our precious marine environment. To do this we work both internationally and at home.
This marine order was repealed on 1 November 2019 and has been captured in Marine Order 47. Requirements for floating production, storage and offshore facilities, and floating storage units.
We have a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority. The MOU supports safety and environmental management for the offshore energy sector.
This exemption is for owners and accredited marine surveyors of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) who need to be able to operate temporarily without having the required certificates.
This marine order was repealed on 1 November 2019 and has been captured in Marine Order 31. Requirements for survey, certification and operations of Government vessels.
The latest edition of the Maritime Safety Awareness Bulletin highlights the critical importance of proper cargo stowage and securing, following ongoing concerns about safety risks and compliance across industry.
If special circumstances mean that you require an extension of time for your vessel's periodic survey, you can make an application under for Marine Safety (Periodic survey, equipment certification and compass adjustment) Exemption (Exemption 06).
We gather feedback through consultative committees and public consultation. Feedback from individuals, organisations and government is an important part of policy development and regulatory change.
The North-East Shipping Management Plan aims to give Australians confidence in how the growth of shipping area is managed concomitant with growth in commodity flows and associated infrastructure such as ports.
Our organisation has observed that a number of Administrations are issuing dispensations to ships where a defect has occurred to a critical piece of equipment. There are differing circumstances where we will and will not accept the dispensation.